McNair Scholars Program at University of Colorado Denver
Academic Support Services, Scholarship/Stipends, Research Opportunity
About This Program
McNair Scholars are provided with research opportunities, faculty mentoring and seminars to prepare them for doctoral study. Nationwide, there are upwards of 180 McNair projects, serving more than 5,200 students. At CU Denver, the program serves 25 academically-skilled juniors and seniors each year who have strong ambitions to complete their PhD. Like our CU Denver TRIO Student Support Services, McNair Scholars is committed to providing resources that foster intellectual, personal, and professional growth for all program participants: Graduate School preparation Research stipends for summer research Faculty/mentor guidance Travel support to McNair symposiums to present research Professional development and networking opportunities
Student Characteristics
Residency
Open to All
Special Populations
Low Income, 1st Generation College Student
Race/Ethnicity
African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/American Indian, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native, More than one ethnicity
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: No Minimum GPA
Year: Junior, Senior
Must be majoring in: Science Major, Engineering Major, Math Major, Other
